# Soffit & Fascia Repair | Grand Rapids Siding Contractors > Soffit and fascia repaired or replaced in Grand Rapids, on their own or with new siding. We fix rotted boards, wrap fascia and keep the attic venting. Free estimate. URL: https://grandrapidssidingcontractors.com/soffit-and-fascia/ ![Contractor installing aluminum fascia wrap and vented soffit along a Grand Rapids roofline](/images/misc/contractor-on-a-ladder-installing-white-aluminum-f.webp) 06 / Grand Rapids, MI # Soffit and Fascia Repair and Replacement Along Your Roofline Last updated: November 6, 2026 The soffit under the eaves and the fascia board along the roofline, repaired or replaced, on their own or with new siding. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) How We Price It [#how-we-price →](#how-we-price) - 20+ Years On Grand Rapids siding - Free Estimates No pressure to sign - Straight Price Ranges Written, not over the phone - Tear-Off First No new siding over old ## What Are Soffit and Fascia, and Why Do They Fail? Ever look up at your roof edge and wonder what those boards and panels actually do? If you’re searching for soffit and fascia repair in Grand Rapids, it helps to know the basics first. The fascia is the board along your roof edge where the gutters hang. The soffit is the panel underneath the overhang, between the fascia and the wall. Together they: - Close off the eaves - Hold the gutters - Let air into the attic They take a beating from gutters, ice dams and critters. According to Gunner Roofing, the weight of an ice dam routinely tears gutters right off the fascia. As a Grand Rapids siding contractor [/ →](/) , we repair or replace these parts on their own or as part of new siding. That means rotted **sub-fascia** replaced, fascia wrapped in aluminum where it makes sense, and soffit panels chosen so your attic keeps getting the air it needs. ## How Do Michigan Winters Damage the Eaves? Lake-effect snow sits on Grand Rapids roofs for weeks. Brace Homes puts local snowfall at roughly 64 to 72 inches a year, well above the national average of about 28 inches. When heat from the house melts the bottom of that snow, the water runs down to the cold roof edge and refreezes into **ice dams**. Water backs up behind the ice and soaks: - The fascia - The **drip edge** area - The soffit below it Overflowing gutters do the same thing in spring and fall. Over a few seasons, that water rots the fascia and sub-fascia, sometimes down into the **rafter tails**. Our guide on ice dams and soffit and fascia damage [/guide/ice-dams-soffit-fascia-damage/ →](/guide/ice-dams-soffit-fascia-damage/) explains it in more detail, including when you need a roofer too. Here’s a pro tip. The Minnesota Department of Commerce says the primary cause of ice dams is warm, moist air leaking into the attic. New trim won’t fix that by itself, so sealing leaks and keeping the soffit vents clear matters just as much as the repair. ## What Soffit Options Do You Install? We install three main types of soffit: - **Vented vinyl soffit**, with small perforations that let air into the attic - **Solid soffit**, for areas that don’t need venting, like porch ceilings - **Hidden-vent soffit**, which looks solid from below but has venting built into the panel Soffit panels sit in **F-channel** along the wall and tuck under the fascia. Venting matters here. Your attic needs **attic intake ventilation** at the eaves to pull fresh air in, and the panel’s **net free vent area (NFVA)** decides how much air gets through. The International Residential Code sets the baseline at 1 square foot of vent area for every 150 square feet of attic floor. It allows 1/300 in certain setups. A materials guide from Super Arbor runs the math for a 1,500 square foot attic at 1/300: that’s 5 square feet of vent area, or about 360 square inches of intake at the soffit. Panel choice changes the result a lot: | Panel type | Typical airflow | | --- | --- | | Fully vented vinyl | About 7 to 10 sq in per sq ft | | Center-vented vinyl | Roughly one third of fully vented | | Solid | None | We pick panels and layout so the attic keeps breathing. Benjamin Obdyke, a ventilation manufacturer, advises that intake should match or beat the exhaust, never the other way around. We also make sure insulation isn’t blocking the vents from inside where we can see it, and baffles help keep blown-in insulation off the intake openings. ## Aluminum Fascia Wrap For fascia, we often use an **aluminum fascia wrap**. It’s **coil stock** bent on a siding brake into **brake-bent trim** that fits your fascia exactly. It never needs paint. But we only wrap solid wood. Wrapping rotted fascia traps moisture and the rot keeps spreading, so soft boards get replaced first. One fascia replacement guide from Roof Gutter Now calls wrap a finish and weather layer, not a structural fix. Gutters fastened to weak boards won’t hold either. ## Animals, Birds and Pest Exclusion A gap in the soffit is an open door for squirrels, bats and birds. According to 800-Kil-Bugs, squirrels will gnaw through soffits, fascia boards and vents to get in. Part of every job is **pest exclusion**: closing up entry holes and gaps with solid material so they can’t chew their way back in. Bats need extra care. They’re protected under local and national wildlife laws, so sealing a hole with bats still inside is a mistake. If you hear scratching or find droppings near the eaves, tell us before anyone patches anything. ## Soffit and Fascia With New Siding Doing soffit and fascia with a siding replacement [/siding-replacement/ →](/siding-replacement/) ties the whole exterior together. Colors match, trim lines up, and it’s one crew and one cleanup. If storm wind tore off trim along with siding, see our storm damage siding repair [/storm-damage-siding-repair/ →](/storm-damage-siding-repair/) service. Spotted sagging gutters, peeling trim or a gap where critters could slip in? Reach out for soffit and fascia repair in Grand Rapids, and we’ll check the eaves and tell you what needs fixing now and what can wait. ## Common Problems We Fix Problem 01 ### Soft, rotted fascia Overflowing gutters and ice dams soak the fascia board until it rots. Gutters start pulling away and paint peels. Problem 02 ### Sagging or stained soffit Water running back under the roof edge stains and warps soffit panels, especially old plywood soffit. Problem 03 ### Animals in the eaves Squirrels, bats and birds love a gap in the soffit. We close up entry points with solid material. Problem 04 ### A hot, stuffy attic Painted-over or blocked soffit vents can starve the attic of intake air. New vented soffit can help. Straight Price Ranges ## How Much Does Soffit and Fascia Cost in Grand Rapids? Priced by length of roofline, height, material and how much wood underneath needs replacing. Free estimate. No figures over the phone Factor 01 ### Length of roofline We measure the eaves and rakes to be covered. More roofline means more soffit, fascia and trim. Factor 02 ### Height Two-story eaves and steep rakes need taller ladders or staging. Factor 03 ### Wood repair underneath Rotted fascia, sub-fascia or rafter tails get replaced before anything is wrapped. We show you first. Factor 04 ### Material Vinyl or aluminum soffit, aluminum fascia wrap, or wood, depending on the house. Factor 05 ### Gutters Gutters usually have to come down and go back up to replace fascia properly. Factor 06 ### Venting Switching to vented or hidden-vent soffit can change the panel choice and layout. Your number, in writing We look at the house, measure, and give you a written estimate with a straight price range. It costs nothing and there is no pressure to sign. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Read the Cost Guide [/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/ →](/guide/siding-replacement-cost-michigan/) Why Us for Soffit & Fascia ## Why Grand Rapids Homeowners Call Us for Soffit and Fascia 01 ### We fix the wood, not just cover it Wrapping rotted fascia in aluminum only hides the problem. We replace soft wood first so the new trim lasts. 02 ### Venting you can count on We pick soffit panels so your attic keeps getting the intake air it needs, not less. 03 ### Alone or with siding We do soffit and fascia as its own job, or tie it in with new siding so the colors and trim match. 04 ### Critters closed out Gaps where animals get in are sealed with solid material, not just stuffed with something soft. ![New vented soffit panels set in F-channel under an eave](/images/misc/new-vented-vinyl-soffit-panels-set-in-f-channel-un.webp) Grand Rapids 20+ Years Siding Field Report / Soffit & Fascia ## How Does Soffit and Fascia Work? 1. 01 ### Look along the roofline We check fascia, soffit, gutters and drip edge from the ground and the ladder, and probe for soft wood. 2. 02 ### Fix the wood first Rotted sub-fascia and any damaged rafter tails are replaced so the new trim has something solid to hold. 3. 03 ### Soffit and fascia go on Soffit panels go into F-channel, and fascia gets wrapped in brake-bent aluminum or replaced to suit the house. 4. 04 ### Gutters back up and clean up Gutters are re-hung, drip edge is checked, and we clean up and walk the job with you. Timing depends on the size of the job and Michigan weather. You get a timeline with your estimate. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Recent Work ## Our Soffit and Fascia Work Real houses, real walls. Click any photo to see it larger. Click any photo to enlarge 01 / Peeling fascia and sagging soffit with an animal hole before repair 02 / The same eave after new fascia wrap and vented soffit 03 / Aluminum coil stock being bent on a siding brake for custom fascia trim 04 / Hidden-vent soffit with matching fascia on a newer colonial ## Not sure what your soffit & fascia job needs? We'll look at it, tell you straight whether a repair is enough, and put the price range in writing. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) From the Neighbors ## What Customers Say About Our Soffit & Fascia Work 01 > “Three other companies told us we needed all new siding. They replaced six cracked panels on the back of the house, matched the color about as close as you could ask, and left the rest alone.” Karen V. Grand Rapids, MI / Siding Repair 02 > “The estimate gave us an actual price range and listed the tear-off, house wrap and trim. When they found some soft sheathing under the old siding they showed us before fixing it. No surprises.” Mike and Jen D. Grand Rapids, MI / Siding Replacement 03 > “Our old cedar had woodpecker holes and a few split boards. They swapped the bad boards, stained them to blend in, and you honestly can't tell where the repair is.” Tom R. Heritage Hill, Grand Rapids / Wood and Cedar Siding Straight Answers ## Soffit and Fascia FAQs Still have a question? Ask us at your free estimate. We'll look at the siding and give you a straight answer. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) 01 ### Can you fix soffit and fascia without new siding? Yes. We repair or replace soffit and fascia on their own, or along with new siding if you're doing both. 02 ### How do I know if my fascia is rotted? Look for peeling paint, soft or dark wood, gutters pulling away, or sagging along the roofline. Animals or birds getting into the eaves is another sign. 03 ### Do ice dams damage soffit and fascia? They can. Water backing up behind an ice dam soaks the fascia and soffit. We repair the damage once it thaws and look at whether your soffit venting is doing its job. 04 ### What's the difference between soffit and fascia? Fascia is the vertical board along the roof edge where the gutters hang. Soffit is the panel underneath the overhang, between the fascia and the wall. 05 ### Should I get vented or solid soffit? Most houses need vented soffit somewhere so the attic gets intake air. Solid soffit works where venting isn't needed, like over porches. Hidden-vent soffit gives a solid look with venting built in. 06 ### Can you just wrap my old fascia in aluminum? Only if the wood underneath is solid. Wrapping rotted wood traps moisture and the rot keeps going. We check first and replace soft boards before wrapping. 07 ### Do you take down and re-hang the gutters? Gutters usually need to come down to replace fascia properly, and we re-hang them when the new fascia is on. If your gutters need replacing, we'll tell you. 08 ### Can you keep animals out of my eaves? Yes. We close up holes and gaps in the soffit and fascia with solid material so squirrels, bats and birds can't get back in. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Read Before You Decide ## Soffit and Fascia Guides Plain answers to the questions we hear most, written by our crew. 1 guide ![Thick ice dam and icicles along a snowy Michigan roof edge](/images/featured/thick-ice-dam-and-long-icicles-along-the-snowy-roo.webp) 01 / Scenario ### Soffit, Fascia and Ice Dams in Michigan Winters How ice dams form, how water backs into fascia and soffit, the role of intake ventilation, repair after thaw, and when to call a roofer. Read the guide [Soffit, Fascia and Ice Dams in Michigan Winters →](/guide/ice-dams-soffit-fascia-damage/) Also on the Job List ## Related Siding Services ![Siding crew installing new lap siding on a two-story Grand Rapids colonial after tearing off the old siding](/images/misc/siding-crew-on-pump-jacks-installing-new-lap-sidin.webp) Replacement ### Siding Replacement New siding on the whole house in vinyl, fiber cement or wood, with the old siding taken off first. See the service [Siding Replacement →](/siding-replacement/) ![Siding contractor on a ladder replacing one cracked vinyl panel on a Grand Rapids house](/images/misc/siding-contractor-on-a-ladder-replacing-a-single-c.webp) Repair ### Siding Repair Cracked, loose or missing panels and damaged boards fixed, with the rest of your siding left in place when it's still in good shape. See the service [Siding Repair →](/siding-repair/) ![Grand Rapids two-story house with new Dutch lap vinyl siding and white trim](/images/misc/grand-rapids-two-story-house-with-new-sage-green-d.webp) Vinyl ### Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding put on new, and vinyl repairs where we look for the closest color and profile to what's already on your house. See the service [Vinyl Siding →](/vinyl-siding/) ![Vinyl siding torn off a Grand Rapids garage wall after a spring wind storm](/images/misc/section-of-vinyl-siding-torn-off-a-grand-rapids-ga.webp) Storm Damage ### Storm Damage Siding Repair Siding that's been torn loose, cracked or punctured in a storm, repaired so the wall is closed up again. See the service [Storm Damage Siding Repair →](/storm-damage-siding-repair/) ![Grand Rapids house with fresh lap siding and white trim in late afternoon light](/images/misc/grand-rapids-two-story-house-with-fresh-lap-siding-2.webp) Free Estimate / No Pressure ## Ready for a Straight Price on Soffit and Fascia? Tell us about the house. We'll come out, take a look and give you a free written estimate with a straight price range. 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